A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2544403 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2545792 epoch_slot_no: 18592 block_no: 2544284 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2115 time: 2019-05-06 05:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ddad91fdaec2511ce32df6ac0e01a1d1cd3e93a493334b0f71555f9474931f8Block Operator
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